One of the properties of cellulose is that it is not soluble in water. What would happen if cellulose was water-soluble?

Plants would no longer be able to store carbohydrates as energy.

Leaves would not be able to conduct photosynthesis.

Cell walls of plants would no longer maintain their rigid form.

Humans would not be able to use it as a source of fiber in their diets.
@Carniel

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One of the properties of cellulose is that it is not soluble in water. What would happen if cellulose was water-soluble?

 Plants would no longer be able to store carbohydrates as energy.

 Leaves would not be able to conduct photosynthesis.

 Cell walls of plants would no longer maintain their rigid form.

 Humans would not be able to use it as a source of fiber in their diets.
@Carniel

anonymous · Answer

@Shane_B @stephstar101

stephstar101 · Answer

Alright, so what happens when substances are water-soluble?

anonymous · Answer

they dont dissolve in it i guess

stephstar101 · Answer

Well, if it IS soluble, it will dissolve. So cellulose is a main part of a plant's structure, that's already a big hint. Imagine what would happen if cellulose was soluble...what would happen to the structure?

anonymous · Answer

it would fall apart. i have no idea

stephstar101 · Answer

Yeah! It would fall apart! So which one of those answers reflect what you just said?

anonymous · Answer

C?

stephstar101 · Answer

yes sir! you got it! :)

anonymous · Answer

you are an angel

anonymous · Answer

This helped me too, thank you :)

animelover98 · Answer

Yeah, thanks :) helped too!